29th Jan 2002, 08:02

I agree. I am starting to love my Citroen 97 TDLX estate. I have had it 7 months, its a great drive, starts first time and so comfortable. It has a few niggles like the main beam warning light hidden by your hand and water coming in through the tailgate but overall very pleased.

6th Sep 2002, 10:12

I have had 5 Citroëns – a 2CV, 3 BXs and a Xantia 1.9TD SX. The last has been the best equipped and the most roomy, but oh! What a frustration! Painful and expensive experiences with the hydraulic system that garages and main dealers struggled to solve (new pinion valves, height correctors, hydraulic pump, a couple of accumulator spheres), a couple of ABS sensors (wrongly diagnosed by a main dealer), failed electric window mechanism, failed speedometer sensor, poor quality locks (boot has failed completely), a remote that doesn’t, and a receiving unit that falls out of the headlining regularly. In 4.5 years of ownership and 50K miles costs are approaching £4000 for garage bills. I have the car serviced religiously at the correct intervals. On the plus side, delightfully comfortable to drive, with adequate performance given the size and weight with hatchback versatility. Fine, reliable diesel engine, but typical Citroen notchy gearbox (apart from the 2CV) Average of 43mpg. In summary well equipped, but cheaply made – not a car to buy second hand out of warranty. My last Citroën.